Fairfax County staff are beginning preparations for adhering to a new state law loosening zoning regulations on development of affordable housing.
Legislation known by proponents as the “Faith in Housing” bills was enacted by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) earlier this year. Set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, it requires localities to establish a streamlined process for construction of affordable units on land owned by religious organizations or nonprofit groups.
“Interpretation is going to be key,” said Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik, speaking at a July 7 meeting of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ Land Use Policy Committee…